Chapter 165: Choosing a head-to-head showdown
On the twenty-ninth day of the lunar month, the time of Mao.
The 7,100 soldiers of the Zheng family army all arrived in Suidezhou, including 6,000 cavalry and 1,100 foot soldiers.
There were 100 personal soldiers who followed Zheng Xunrui and others, but they all followed the army to act together, and Hong Xinyu led these 100 people to follow Zheng Xunrui inch by inch.
Yang Tingshu, Liu Zeqing and others also followed Zheng Xunrui.
The most surprising thing was Liu Zeqing, although he had heard of Zheng Jiajun's reputation, but after many battles, he didn't believe so many rumors from the outside world, but after seeing the strong Zheng Jiajun with his own eyes, and feeling the strong momentum of Zheng Jiajun, he became more cautious, and began to admire Zheng Xunrui in his heart. This time, all the Zheng Jiajun were dispatched, and all of them came to Suidezhou, there must be a combat mission, otherwise no one would do such a move to work hard and hurt money, and there is still one day to go, which is the Spring Festival, at this time, almost everyone is at home for the holiday.
Zheng Jiajun had already passed through the city of Suidezhou and set up camp in a place called Xiaoshan Col, fifty miles away from the state capital.
The terrain around the small mountain col is very open, and the army can fight here, and it can be spread out, according to the terrain of the scout's reconnaissance, Zheng Xunrui made a decision to fight Gao Yingxiang here, and he chose to fight head-on.
Such a move, so that Zheng Jinhong and others do not understand very well, if they can set up an ambush, the results achieved must be brilliant, since they have the intelligence, then they have a first move, but Zheng Xunrui's idea is different, Gao Yingxiang's sergeants exceed 10,000 people, such a large-scale army, it is almost impossible to choose the location of the ambush, the number of Zheng Jiajun is limited, it is impossible to lay down such a large-scale encirclement, Zheng Jiajun came to Suidezhou, to wait for work, in fact, it is to occupy the first hand, and then talk about this operation, His purpose was to kill and capture Gao Yingxiang alive, and to maximize the killing and wounding of the Liukou's living force, so that the Liukou trembled in front of Zheng Jiajun, and he did not dare to enter all parts of Yansui from now on.
In the tent of the Chinese army that was temporarily set up, Zheng Xunrui looked at the map carefully, and the scouts who came and went reported the news they had detected.
Finally, Yang He came back.
Zheng Xunrui also raised his head.
The eyes of Yang Tingshu, Liu Zeqing and others also focused on Yang He.
"Young Master, Liukou has arrived in Wubao County, and they are coming along the official road in the direction of Suidezhou, they did not attack Wubao County, and they did not even harass the people, they marched very fast, and their subordinates expect that they can arrive in Suide Prefecture tomorrow."
"According to their confessions, the total number of rogues should be about 15,000, including 3,000 cavalry, and the marching team is divided into the front army and the middle army, the front army is about 3,000 people, all of them are foot soldiers, and the middle army is about 12,000 people, composed of cavalry and foot soldiers, and the distance between the front army and the middle army is about ten miles apart." ……
When Yang He reported the situation, Zheng Xunrui kept making marks on the map.
Liu Zeqing's face turned pale, he finally knew what was going on, such a serious matter, Zheng Xunrui was able to keep it secret to the point that Cheng Dù did not reveal the news at all, it was not simple.
After Yang He's report, Zheng Xunrui thought for a while and slowly spoke.
"Gao Yingxiang divided the brigade into the front army and the middle army, obviously let the front army explore the way, the Chinese army is the elite, the front army and the Chinese army only gathered ten miles together, which shows that the slightest wind and grass, he will quickly retreat, it seems that in Shanxi, Gao Yingxiang has suffered a heavy blow, so he will be so cautious."
"If you can arrive in Suide Prefecture tomorrow, then the time to arrive at Xiaoshan Pass is around the time of Yin, Gao Yingxiang's army marches, basically adopting the method of day and night, plus the government offices everywhere are during the spring break, tomorrow is the Chinese New Year's Eve, the time is very special, so the local government has not been able to know the news in time, such a situation cannot appear in the future."
"It is not yet dawn, Gao Yingxiang is bent on attacking Suidezhou City, so when approaching Suidezhou City, he will definitely be more cautious, if the prediction is good, the attack should start tomorrow, since he has arrived in Suidezhou, Gao Yingxiang does not need to continue to be careful, and he can take Suidezhou City in the shortest possible time to achieve his goal."
Speaking of this, a cold smile appeared on Zheng Xunrui's face.
"I think I'm smart and foolproof, but it's a pity that I was calculated by the official, this time Gao Yingxiang didn't want to think about living."
With a punch on the table, Zheng Xunrui began to give orders.
"Yang He, Hong Xintao, Hong Xingui, Hong Xinyu, you lead six thousand cavalry, follow this officer to launch a charge, remember, this time it is a frontal battle, you must defeat Gao Yingxiang's army in the shortest possible time, Yang He, your task is to kill or capture Gao Yingxiang alive."
"The 3,000 people of the front army, let them go, don't pay attention, the main combat target of the Zheng family army is more than 12,000 people of the Chinese army, Zheng Jinhong, the 1,100 foot soldiers you lead, the main task is to deal with the 3,000 rogues of the front army, you can't let them get involved, you must keep them out of the small mountain pass, and strive to annihilate them on the spot."
"The total number of rogues under Gao Yingxiang's command has reached 15,000, and the Zheng family army is only 7,100 soldiers, Gao Yingxiang has an absolute advantage in terms of numbers, but this official has absolute confidence in the Zheng family army, and he will definitely be able to defeat Gao Yingxiang and capture and kill Gao Yingxiang alive."
"Zheng Jiajun defeated the Liukou three times, all of them were big victories, or complete victories, this time can not be an exception, in terms of the number of Liukou, the scale of the Liukou is grand, but they suffered a severe blow in Shanxi, morale is not high, and they were forced to leave Shanxi, the situation in Yansui has improved, after they come back, they can get supplies, they can loot, and even develop and grow, this is Gao Yingxiang's wishful thinking, but unfortunately he miscalculated this time."
"If you miscalculate, you have to bear the price, and the price is to be completely exterminated and leave your life here."
"Gao Yingxiang is a native of Ansai County, which is under the jurisdiction of Yan'an Mansion, and there are so many leaders of the rogue in all parts of Yan'an Mansion, which has a lot to do with the famine in the past few years, and the court and government cannot be completely blamed, but this time he is back, and the Yamen of Yansui Governor must be exterminated, and he must not be allowed to escape."
"The terrain of the small mountain col is open, which has a good advantage for the Zheng family army to fight, but the flaw is also obvious, that is, when the rogue is defeated, it is easy to escape, so this time the battle must be persevered, do not let go of the fleeing rogues, and kill and exterminate them to the greatest extent."
"The elite under Gao Yingxiang is three thousand cavalry, these three thousand cavalry must be by his side, as long as these three thousand cavalry are defeated, the foot soldiers will be easy to deal with."
"At the beginning of the attack, Hong Xingui and Hong Xinyu led four thousand cavalry, followed me to kill the cavalry under Gao Yingxiang, Yang He led the scouts, the goal was Gao Yingxiang, you don't want to fight, Hong Xintao led the remaining cavalry, kill the rest of the footmen, you remember, when fighting, although each has its own focus, but they must coordinate with each other."
"Zheng Jinhong, you are guarding the exit of the small mountain pass, and you are defending tightly, on the one hand, to prevent the defeated rogues from escaping from the exit, and on the other hand, to kill the three thousand foot soldiers of the former army of the Liukou, and not let them join the battle group, as for them to flee in all directions, you don't have to chase and kill, these foot soldiers have left the brigade, and they have no place to stay in various parts of Yan'an Mansion."
After the arrangement was completed, Zheng Xunrui spoke to Yang Tingshu beside him.
"Lord Yang, the prefect's yamen must quickly issue a notice, strictly ordering the inspection department of the prefecture and county to arrest the escaped rogues, for those ordinary foot soldiers, who are willing to return home to live an honest life, they can not be overly investigated, but they need to be warned, for the officers and backbones among the rogues, they must not be let go, they must be killed, these people will not settle down, and conniving at them is to make the state and county unpeaceful, or even fall into chaos." ……
Everyone quickly went to prepare, Liu Zeqing saw this qiē, a little anxious, he was the chief soldier of Yulin, such a heavy battle, actually let him watch the excitement on the side, this is unbearable for him, although it is said that the possibility of commanding the Zheng family army to fight is not, but it is also his duty to be able to participate in the fight.
"My lord, as the chief soldier of Yulin, the lower official must not stand idly by when he encounters such a heavy battle, the adult personally participates in the fight, and the lower official implores to accompany the adult and participate in the fight."
Zheng Xunrui looked at Liu Zeqing, he really didn't think of arranging any combat tasks for Liu Zeqing.
It's not okay to follow yourself, and participating in the battle by yourself is originally a matter of shape, and it is impossible to participate in the fight for a long time.
"General Liu, this officer didn't think of you, since you want to participate in the fight, then follow Zheng Jinhong and participate in the fight, you have participated in countless battles, you should know the importance of guarding the exit of the small mountain pass, if you can't hold the exit of the small mountain pass, the rogues will flee in large numbers, and the results of this operation will be greatly reduced."
"Obey the order, and the subordinate will go and prepare."
After a while, Zheng Kaihua, Zhao Danyu and Liang Xingli and others entered the Chinese military tent.
"Zhao Danyu, Liang Xingli, you stay in the Chinese military tent, and Lord Yang also stays in the Chinese military tent, if there is anything that needs urgent coordination, you will cooperate with Lord Yang to make a decision."
"Kaihua, you follow my side and participate in the fight, you are sixteen years old, you will be seventeen years old soon, you have long been a man, this is the first time you have participated in the fight, those bloody scenes, you may not be adaptable, you must adapt to the battle, you must obey orders in battle, you can't act without authorization, you must follow my side, you can't rush to kill, understand."
Yang Tingshu also wanted to participate in the battle, but he was self-aware, if he participated in the fight, it would be purely to add to the chaos.
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